How much do I need to subtract from 25/4 to make 4?

Answer 1

PREMISES

25/6-x=4

ASSUMPTIONS

Let x=unknown number subtracted from 25/6 to make 4

CALCULATIONS

25/6-x=4

25/6–4-(x-x)=(4–4)+x

25/6–4–0=0+x

25/6–4=x

x=25/6–4 (Convert the improper fraction 25/6 to a mixed number 4 1/6 to make the math easier)

x=4 1/6–4

x=(4–4)+1/6

x=0+1/6